Winfield is not going to share revenue from a special taxing district after a local school district walked away from the offer and filed a lawsuit against the village. Village trustees on Nov. 18 voted to establish a second tax increment financing district in...

People have lived in DuPage County for thousands of years, so it’s no surprise that some of the tools and objects they used are still being found in many DuPage forest preserves. For decades curious people have searched for interesting things on the ground, often...

Reprinted from Nextdoor post -  Dear Winfield 34 Parents and Guardians, In the November 19, 2021 Parent Update, I shared that the Winfield 34 Board of Education had filed litigation against the Village of Winfield regarding Winfield TIF 2. Erroneously, I thought this...

     Embrace winter with a flurry of outdoor fun in the DuPage forest preserves, which offer residents plenty of reasons to get outside and play this winter.  When there’s plenty of packed snow on the hill (usually more than 3 inches), thrill-seekers can snow tube...

The Issue According to a 2012 report from the Illinois State Water Survey, chloride concentrations in Illinois waterways have been steadily increasing since the 1960s. Much of the increase can be attributed to road salts that are used in the winter to melt snow from...

from Carl Sorgatz, President - Village of Winfield  At Thursday night’s regular Village Board meeting, the Trustees approved ordinances to establish Town Center TIF #2, which will enable the Village to advance its redevelopment plan to create a pedestrian-friendly...

News Release 2022 Annual Permits Go on Sale Dec. 1 Purchase permits for off-leash dog areas, private boating, archery range and model crafts (Nov. 24, 2021) — Starting Wednesday, Dec. 1, visitors can purchase DuPage Forest Preserve District 2022 annual permits for...

A wreath is always a warm way to spread holiday cheer to the neighborhood and set the spirit of your home right at the doorstep. But hanging a wreath can be a magic act of its own, especially if you don’t want to make a hole in your front door. Fortunately, there are...

A large number of boxwood in our area suffered significant damage from the extreme cold during the Midwest winter months. To help prevent and minimize winter burn on your boxwoods and evergreens this winter, nurseries recommend spraying your boxwood with a product...

With freezing temperatures and a chance for flurries in the forecast, homeowners over the weekend might be lighting their fireplaces for the first time since last winter. Here are some tips for keeping them safe and avoiding disaster: • Open the chimney damper all the...